3,4-Difluoro-5-methoxybenzaldehyde

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  • CAT Number: L032394
  • CAS Number: 881190-46-1
  • Molecular Formula: C8H6F2O2
  • Molecular Weight: 172.13
  • Purity: ≥95%
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3,4-Difluoro-5-methoxybenzaldehyde(Cat No.:L032394)is a fluorinated benzaldehyde derivative distinguished by its methoxy and difluoro substitutions. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The difluoro groups enhance the compound’s electronic properties, making it highly reactive towards nucleophilic addition, essential for building complex organic structures. Its methoxy group modifies the electronic effects on the benzene ring, aiding in selective synthetic transformations. Commonly used in the creation of antidepressants and antifungal agents, its versatile framework allows for innovative approaches in drug design and development.


CAS Number 881190-46-1
Molecular Formula C8H6F2O2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 3,4-difluoro-5-methoxybenzaldehyde
InChI InChI=1S/C8H6F2O2/c1-12-7-3-5(4-11)2-6(9)8(7)10/h2-4H,1H3
InChIKey FUBGAZPSMRFXLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC1=C(C(=CC(=C1)C=O)F)F

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